BD LAFOG-FT - Premium Anti-Fog Solution, Flip-Top Bottle with Radiopaque Sponge, 20/BX (Temp Sensitive; Non-Returnable)
The BD LAFOG-FT Premium Anti-Fog is a procedural anti-fog solution designed to help maintain clear visualization through compatible endoscopic and laparoscopic optics during medical and surgical procedures. The product combines a convenient flip-top bottle with a radiopaque sponge for controlled application within the procedural environment.
Fogging on endoscopic or laparoscopic lenses can interfere with visualization and interrupt procedural workflow. The BD LAFOG-FT is designed to help reduce lens fogging so clinicians can maintain a clearer view of the operative or examination field when used according to the applicable instructions for use.
The included radiopaque sponge provides a convenient surface for applying the anti-fog solution to compatible optical components according to established clinical technique. Its radiopaque characteristic supports surgical item accountability when the sponge is used within an operative environment.
The BD LAFOG-FT is packaged 20 units per box, providing a practical supply configuration for operating rooms, ambulatory surgery centers, endoscopy departments, and other healthcare facilities that routinely perform minimally invasive procedures.
Key Benefits
- Premium anti-fog solution helps maintain clear visualization through compatible endoscopic and laparoscopic optics.
- Supports efficient procedural workflow by helping reduce interruptions associated with lens fogging.
- Convenient flip-top bottle allows controlled access to the anti-fog solution during preparation and use.
- Included sponge provides a practical application surface for treating compatible optical components.
- Radiopaque sponge supports established surgical item accountability procedures.
- Suitable for use within laparoscopic, endoscopic, and other minimally invasive procedural workflows when clinically appropriate.
- Can help clinicians maintain consistent visualization during procedures requiring optical instruments.
- Twenty units per box support inventory planning for hospitals and high-volume procedural departments.
Compatibility and Applications
The BD LAFOG-FT Premium Anti-Fog is intended for use with compatible endoscopic, laparoscopic, and other medical optical systems when anti-fog treatment is permitted by the equipment manufacturer and the product instructions for use.
Typical applications may include laparoscopic surgery, endoscopic procedures, minimally invasive surgery, and other procedures in which condensation or fogging can interfere with visualization through a compatible scope or optical instrument.
The product may be used in general surgery, gynecology, urology, bariatric surgery, endoscopy, and other procedural specialties where compatible endoscopic or laparoscopic visualization systems are used.
Typical healthcare environments include hospital operating rooms, ambulatory surgery centers, endoscopy suites, specialty surgical facilities, and other controlled procedural settings. Compatibility with a specific scope, lens coating, camera system, or optical instrument should be confirmed before use.
Usage Guidelines
Before use, confirm the BD LAFOG-FT catalog number, package condition, flip-top bottle integrity, sponge condition, and compatibility with the intended optical equipment. Healthcare professionals should follow current manufacturer instructions and institutional protocols throughout preparation and use.
- Inspect the product and packaging before use.
- Open and handle the product according to appropriate procedural and aseptic technique.
- Dispense or apply the anti-fog solution according to the current manufacturer instructions.
- Use the supplied sponge only as directed for application of the anti-fog solution.
- Apply the solution to compatible optical surfaces using the recommended technique.
- Avoid excessive application that could leave unnecessary residue on the optical surface.
- Confirm clear visualization before introducing or reintroducing the optical instrument into the procedural field.
- Account for the radiopaque sponge according to established surgical item counting procedures when used within an operative field.
- Dispose of used components according to institutional infection-control and medical waste procedures.
Healthcare professionals should consult the current manufacturer instructions for complete preparation, compatibility, application, warnings, storage, and disposal information.
Certifications and Safety Standards
The BD LAFOG-FT Premium Anti-Fog should be used within established medical device safety, infection-prevention, surgical item accountability, and procedural equipment protocols. Correct application and compatibility with the intended optical system are important for maintaining visualization and protecting medical equipment.
The included radiopaque sponge provides an additional identification feature for surgical environments. Radiopacity should complement established manual counting, visual inspection, reconciliation, and retained surgical item prevention procedures rather than replace them.
Healthcare facilities and procurement teams should verify current manufacturer documentation for applicable regulatory status, UDI information, package configuration, sterility information when applicable, expiration dating, material specifications, storage requirements, and other product-specific safety information.
Comparison with Competitors
Compared with anti-fog products supplied without an application sponge, the BD LAFOG-FT combines anti-fog solution with a dedicated radiopaque sponge in a convenient procedural configuration. This can simplify preparation by providing the solution and application component together.
Compared with non-radiopaque application sponges, the included radiopaque sponge provides an additional identification feature that may support surgical item accountability when used within an operative environment.
Compared with spray-only or dropper-style anti-fog products, the flip-top bottle provides a straightforward dispensing configuration that can support controlled access to the solution during procedural preparation.
Competing anti-fog products may vary in application method, packaging, optical compatibility, sponge design, radiopacity, quantity, and storage requirements. The BD LAFOG-FT combines premium anti-fog solution, a flip-top bottle, and a radiopaque application sponge in a 20-per-box configuration for professional procedural use.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
The BD LAFOG-FT Premium Anti-Fog is intended for trained healthcare professionals involved in endoscopic, laparoscopic, and minimally invasive procedures. Typical users may include surgeons, physicians, operating room nurses, surgical technologists, endoscopy personnel, and other qualified clinical staff responsible for procedural equipment preparation.
Typical application scenarios include preparing laparoscopes or endoscopes before a procedure, addressing lens fogging during an approved procedural workflow, and supporting clearer visualization during minimally invasive surgery.
The product is particularly relevant for hospitals, operating rooms, ambulatory surgery centers, endoscopy departments, and specialty surgical facilities that routinely use optical medical instruments and require convenient anti-fog supplies.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
The BD LAFOG-FT is a procedural anti-fog product and should be stored, handled, used, and disposed of according to current manufacturer labeling and healthcare facility procedures. Proper application and product accountability help support effective use within the clinical environment.
- Store unopened products under manufacturer-recommended environmental conditions.
- Protect the product from contamination, physical damage, and inappropriate temperature exposure.
- Rotate inventory according to expiration dates when applicable.
- Verify the correct catalog number and package configuration before use.
- Use the anti-fog solution only with compatible optical equipment.
- Apply only the amount necessary to achieve the intended anti-fog effect.
- Avoid touching critical optical surfaces with contaminated materials.
- Maintain accountability for the radiopaque sponge when it is introduced into an operative field.
- Do not rely on radiopacity as a substitute for established surgical item counting procedures.
- Follow current manufacturer instructions regarding reuse, reprocessing, and disposal of each component.
Regulatory and Safety Information
The BD LAFOG-FT Premium Anti-Fog should be used only by appropriately trained healthcare professionals and only for applications consistent with current manufacturer labeling, compatible equipment instructions, professional clinical judgment, and institutional policy.
Before use, verify the product identity, package condition, bottle integrity, sponge condition, expiration information when applicable, and compatibility with the intended endoscopic or laparoscopic optical system.
The product should not be applied to an optical device when the equipment manufacturer prohibits the use of the solution or when compatibility has not been established. Improper use may affect optical clarity, lens coatings, or equipment performance.
When the radiopaque sponge is introduced into an operative field, it should be included in the healthcare facility's established surgical item counting and retained item prevention procedures. Radiopacity provides an additional identification feature but does not replace manual counting, visual inspection, or count reconciliation.
Specific FDA status, UDI information, sterility information, material composition, storage requirements, expiration dating, and other regulatory characteristics should be confirmed from current manufacturer documentation when required for purchasing, facility approval, or clinical use.
How to Order
Select the BD LAFOG-FT - Premium Anti-Fog, Flip Top Bottle Radiopaque Sponge and add it to your cart. Complete checkout with your preferred shipping and payment options. For bulk orders, quotes, or further assistance, contact CIA Medical customer service at (312)275-5850 or use the contact form on this page.
